In a nail-biting finish at the Hong Kong Sevens, the Blitzboks pulled off a dramatic victory against Kenya, scoring two crucial late tries to secure their spot in the semi-finals against New Zealand. The South African team's resilience was on full display as Siviwe Soyizwapi scored the winning try in the dying moments of the game, sealing a 26-22 win.
The match kicked off with South Africa capitalizing on a Kenyan mishap, leading to a scrum inside the 22 from which Selvyn Davids managed to score. However, Kenya quickly responded with John Ohoth Okeyo putting points on the board, followed by a breakaway try from Denis Abukuse, pushing Kenya ahead 12-7. The Blitzboks narrowed the gap just before halftime when Donovan Don exploited a man advantage with Vincent Onyala in the sin bin for a high tackle, finishing off a swift move, converted by Tristan Leyds.
After the break, Kenya, not to be underestimated, regained the lead when Samuel Asati assisted Kevin Wekesa in scoring from a scrum. The Kenyan pressure intensified, and with Davids off the field on a yellow card, Kenya capitalized with Asati setting up Festus Safari for another try, extending their lead to 22-14.
With their backs against the wall, the Blitzboks mounted a comeback. Replacement Quewin Nortje’s determined chase of his own kick resulted in a try, with the conversion bringing South Africa tantalizingly close at 22-21. As the clock wound down, the Blitzboks regained possession and earned a penalty. Returning to the field, Davids played a part in setting up one final scrum. A succession of penalties at the breakdown finally saw Soyizwapi dive over for the decisive try.
"Shakes Soyizwapi finishes the job ?????? The Blitzboks break Kenyan hearts to book a ticket to the #HSBCSVNSHKG semi-final ?"
The Hong Kong tournament marks the beginning of the SVNS World Championship, with upcoming events in Valladolid and Bordeaux set to determine the world champions.
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In a nail-biting finish at the Hong Kong Sevens, the Blitzboks pulled off a dramatic victory against Kenya, scoring two crucial late tries to secure their spot in the semi-finals against New Zealand. The South African team's resilience was on full display as Siviwe Soyizwapi scored the winning try in the dying moments of the game, sealing a 26-22 win.
The match kicked off with South Africa capitalizing on a Kenyan mishap, leading to a scrum inside the 22 from which Selvyn Davids managed to score. However, Kenya quickly responded with John Ohoth Okeyo putting points on the board, followed by a breakaway try from Denis Abukuse, pushing Kenya ahead 12-7. The Blitzboks narrowed the gap just before halftime when Donovan Don exploited a man advantage with Vincent Onyala in the sin bin for a high tackle, finishing off a swift move, converted by Tristan Leyds.
After the break, Kenya, not to be underestimated, regained the lead when Samuel Asati assisted Kevin Wekesa in scoring from a scrum. The Kenyan pressure intensified, and with Davids off the field on a yellow card, Kenya capitalized with Asati setting up Festus Safari for another try, extending their lead to 22-14.
With their backs against the wall, the Blitzboks mounted a comeback. Replacement Quewin Nortje’s determined chase of his own kick resulted in a try, with the conversion bringing South Africa tantalizingly close at 22-21. As the clock wound down, the Blitzboks regained possession and earned a penalty. Returning to the field, Davids played a part in setting up one final scrum. A succession of penalties at the breakdown finally saw Soyizwapi dive over for the decisive try.
"Shakes Soyizwapi finishes the job ?????? The Blitzboks break Kenyan hearts to book a ticket to the #HSBCSVNSHKG semi-final ?"
The Hong Kong tournament marks the beginning of the SVNS World Championship, with upcoming events in Valladolid and Bordeaux set to determine the world champions.